Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Percy Barnett Barnett

Male 1902 - 1960  (58 years)


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  • Name Percy Barnett Barnett 
    Born 21 Apr 1902  Innerkip, Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1911  Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-195696 
    Died 4 May 1960  Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 7 May 1960  Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I195696  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    Father Robert Barnett,   b. 7 May 1864, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 May 1942, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Eliza Jane Townley,   b. CALC 14 Sep 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Feb 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 65 years) 
    Married 11 Dec 1889  , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F186937  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Percy Barnett Passes

      The death occurred in Hamilton General Hospital early this (Wednesday) morning of Percy Barnett aged 58 years. He had undergone major surgery seven weeks ago and later developed complications. Born in Innerkip, he was the son of the late Robert Barnett and Eliza Jane Townley. He came to Ayr with the family 57 years ago where he had resided since. Mr. Barnett was an industrial worker, and latterly had been employed on the village street department. His kindly disposition and even temper won him many friends who will regret his passing. He was a member of the former Methodist Church here and following union, of Knox United Church. In his youth he was a member of the Tuxis Boys, a Methodist Church group. He is survived by a sister Mabel.

      The Funeral

      Funeral service will be held or Saturday at 2.30 p.m., at the Funeral Parlor. Conducted by Rev W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment will be made in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Ayr News May 5 1960 pg 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 16.

    2. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: Percy Barnett Date of Birth: 21 Apr 1902 Gender: Male Birth Place: Oxford, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Robert Barnett Mother's name: Eliza Jane Townley

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Apr 1902 - Innerkip, Oxford Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 May 1960 - Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 7 May 1960 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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